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Teammboyd

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Grand Rapids Lifetime Furniture set
« on: September 21, 2016, 04:28:36 am »
Hello - new here - sorry if this is a second post as it appears original crashed...

I was wondering what this forum knows about this set I just became owner of and what it might be worth

Jacobean draw leaf table 72" x 39"
46 x 17 x 62h large cabinet
36 x 17 x 40 med cabinet
Cast iron inlays on cabinets
6 chairs with two armed

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Re: Grand Rapids Lifetime Furniture set
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2016, 06:44:28 am »
Looks like reproduction,, Jacobean Revival !!  Better pics would help !! 

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Re: Grand Rapids Lifetime Furniture set
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2016, 07:04:57 am »
Yep, a Jacobean Revival dining room set, looks like walnut ca. 1940. Handsome, but unfortunately very common and not much in demand, especially in the U.S. midwest.
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Re: Grand Rapids Lifetime Furniture set
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2016, 07:19:10 am »
How much for your area Ghopper ??  I would say around $500. to $600. here for all !! And thats because its a draw leaf !!

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Re: Grand Rapids Lifetime Furniture set
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2016, 10:26:22 am »
That's about right, maybe even less. Jeez! I remember when the buffet alone would get $400.
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Re: Grand Rapids Lifetime Furniture set
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2016, 11:09:02 am »
The chairs are gorgeous, would need a big dining room for all that !!